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2000 BMW 323CI CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 323CI AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Cabin Air Filter, Replace -> 318ti -> 323iC & 328iC & 2000 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Sedans -> 528i & 540i -> 740i, 740iL & 750iL -> Interior -> M3, 318i, 323is & 328is & 1998 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Convertibles -> Recirculation
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 323CI 2.5 L6 GAS
M3, 318i, 323is & 328is & 1998 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Convertibles
- Remove glove compartment as outlined under "Instrument Panel, Replace."
- Remove mounting bolt and tilt control module holder down.
- Turn lock 45° counterclockwise and remove cover.
- Remove filter, Fig. .
- Reverse procedure to install.
318ti
- Remove air collector as outlined under "Heater Core, Replace."
- Disconnect clips and filter with frame, Fig. .
- Reverse procedure to install.
323iC & 328iC & 2000 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Sedans
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 323CI AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 323CI 2.5 L6 GAS
Parking Brake
- Ensure parking brake lever is fully released and cables operate freely, then raise and support vehicle.
- Remove one wheel bolt from each wheel.
- Rotate wheel until bolt hole is aligned with adjustment screw.
- Turn adjusting screw until wheel can no longer turn.
- On 1998-99 M3, 740 and 750 models, loosen adjusting screw eight notches.
- On 323Ci, 325, 328Ci and 330 and 2000 323i and 328i and 1999 323i and 328i Sedan m...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 323CI AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 323CI 2.5 L6 GAS
Inspection interval is determ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 323CI AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 323CI 2.5 L6 GAS
Rear
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove rear exhaust pipe.
- Disconnect stabilizer from rear axle carrier and tilt down.
- Remove axle nut.
- Remove mounting bolts and remove halfshaft from diff...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 323CI AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 323CI 2.5 L6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitable scan tool the DLC (Data Link Connector). Follow the scan tool manufacturers instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identificati...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 323CI AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 323CI 2.5 L6 GAS
- Remove intake air filter housing.
- Lock fan coupling pulley in place using suitable holder tool. Fan nut has lefthand threads.
- Remove fan and clutch assembly lefthand threaded nut using suitable wrench tool. Remove fan coupling.
- Remove drive belt.
- Remove mounting bolts and...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 323CI AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1999-2005 3 Series & 2006 M3 & 325C Series
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 323CI 2.5 L6 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Open the hood.
- Turn the three cabin air filter cover retainers 1/4 turn.
- Remove the cabin air filter cover.
- Rotate the cabin filter cover retainers 45°, then ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 323CI AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Automatic Transmission Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 323CI 2.5 L6 GAS
The warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. The warning lamp will also flash when the system ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 323CI AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 323CI 2.5 L6 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at water inlet and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 323CI AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 323CI 2.5 L6 GAS
- If reusing belt, mark rotational direction for installation.
- Lock belt pulley in position using suitable holding tool, then remove mounting nut using a suitable wrench. Nut has lefthand thread...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 BMW 323CI AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2000 BMW 323CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 BMW 323CI AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 BMW 323CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 BMW 323CI AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2000 BMW 323CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 BMW 323CI AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 BMW 323CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2000 BMW 323CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2000 BMW 323CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2000 BMW 323CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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